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Analyzing the wetland terrain, spatial distribution, and riverine features within this Spanish protected area.
Comprehensive Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Tablas de Daimiel National Park
This geographic profile examines the physical boundaries and environmental composition of Tablas de Daimiel National Park in the Castilla-La Mancha region of Spain. The park encompasses 30.3 square kilometers of lowland terrain defined by the intersection of the Guadiana and Cigüela rivers, forming a unique wetland landscape. Detailed spatial analysis includes a perimeter of nearly 50 kilometers and a network of internal islands and observation sites.
Spain's smallest national park protecting a unique wetland oasis in the arid La Mancha plain
Tablas de Daimiel National Park
Tablas de Daimiel National Park is a wetland protected area located on the La Mancha plain in the province of Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Established in 1973, it represents the last surviving example of floodplain wetlands in the arid central part of the Iberian Peninsula. The park occupies approximately 3,030 hectares, making it the smallest of Spain's fifteen national parks. The wetland forms at the confluence of two rivers of contrasting nature: the Guadiana, which contributes fresh water from underground springs, and the Gigüela, which carries brackish waters. This unique hydrological combination creates a privileged ecosystem supporting exceptional biodiversity. The park serves as a critical waypoint for migratory birds traveling between northern Europe and Africa, hosting tens of thousands of waterfowl annually. Beyond its national significance, Tablas de Daimiel holds international protection as a Ramsar wetland, forms the core of the Mancha Húmeda Biosphere Reserve, and operates as a Special Protection Area for birds under European Union law.
- Location
- Spain
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1973
- Area
- 30.3 km²
Location overview
Administrative placement in Castilla-La Mancha and Ciudad Real
Exploring the Geography of Tablas de Daimiel National Park in Spain
Tablas de Daimiel National Park sits within the Ciudad Real province of Castilla-La Mancha in Spain. Records confirm its status as an inland, single-country protected area without coastal or marine borders.
- Countries
- Spain
- Regions
- Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real
- Primary location
- Spain
- Geographic setting
- Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Interactive protected perimeter geometry and measured spatial dimensions
Tablas de Daimiel National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent
Mapped park outlines provide precise spatial context for the protected territory. Accompanying factual panels display recorded area metrics, coordinate limits, and geographic spans.
- Boundary area
- 31.1 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 49.8 km
- Northernmost point
- 39.1889° N
- Southernmost point
- 39.1108° N
- Easternmost point
- 3.6473° W
- Westernmost point
- 3.7735° W
- Geographic centre
- 39.1474° N, 3.7075° W
- North–south span
- 8.7 km
- East–west span
- 10.9 km
Terrain and natural features
Lowland relief classification and recorded interior geographical features
Tablas de Daimiel National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features
Stored lowland terrain classifications define the mapped layout alongside recorded wetlands, rivers, and islands. Linked feature cards supply specific names, types, and spatial relationships across the protected landscape.
Selected named natural features
Islands
Isla de los Tarayes
Islands
Isla de las Zarcas
Forests
Bosque de Tarayes
Wetlands
Tablas de Daimiel
Islands
Isla de Pan
Environmental setting
Wetland habitat types, arid climate zones, and lowland relief profiles.
Tablas de Daimiel National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Setting
Recorded landscape features and dominant water classifications outline the physical setting across the protected area. Structured environmental categories connect recorded attributes to relevant atlas destinations.
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Arid
- Water
- Water-dominated
- Forest cover
- No forest cover
Landscape features
Wetland · Rivers · Lakes
Habitat types
Wetland · Riverine habitat · Lacustrine habitat
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